assistive

IPA/əˈsɪs.tɪv/
IPA/əˈsɪs.tɪv/

assistive — adjective

  • assistivepositive
  • more assistivecomparative
  • most assistivesuperlative

1. used for tools or technology that help people with disabilities do everyday task

1.形容詞C1
釋義

used for tools or technology that help people with disabilities do everyday tasks more easily or more independently

例句

Joon tested an assistive keyboard that lets him type with one hand.

assistive + device noun

The school bought assistive software for students with severe reading difficulties.

assistive + software for users

同義詞
  • accessible

    broader; can describe places, design, or information that is easy to use

  • adaptive

    often suggests something modified to fit a user's condition or situation

  • supportive

    more often describes emotional or practical backing than tools

反義詞
  • inaccessible

    not easy for the intended user to use or reach

  • standard

    not specially designed to meet a particular access need

文法句型

assistive + device / technology / software

assistive + equipment + for + group

assistive + tool + for + task

用法筆記

Usually appears before nouns such as device, technology, software, or equipment. It often suggests helping a person do something more independently, not simply offering ordinary help.

常見錯誤

❌This watch is very assistive for my father.
✅This watch is very helpful for my father.' / 'This is an assistive device for my father.
💡assistive usually appears before a noun naming a tool, system, or service.
❌The school bought assistive for blind students.
✅The school bought assistive software for blind students.
💡assistive normally modifies a following noun rather than standing alone.

2. used to describe a person, service, or action that gives practical support

2.形容詞C2
釋義

used to describe a person, service, or action that gives practical support

例句

The center opened an assistive service for parents filling in benefit forms.

formal noun phrase: assistive service

During the flood, Erik took an assistive role near the shelter gate.

formal noun phrase: assistive role

同義詞
  • helpful

    the usual everyday word for giving useful help

  • supportive

    can include emotional backing as well as practical help

  • aiding

    more formal and often used in written descriptions

反義詞

文法句型

assistive + service / program / care

assistive + role

assistive + noun + for + group

用法筆記

This sense is mainly formal and usually appears before nouns such as service, care, program, or role. In everyday English, helpful or supportive is usually more natural.

常見錯誤

❌My neighbor is very assistive when I am tired.
✅My neighbor is very helpful when I am tired.
💡for ordinary personal kindness, helpful is the usual everyday word.
❌The nurse gave assistive after the storm.
✅The nurse gave assistive care after the storm.
💡this sense usually needs a following noun that names the support.